Fitting fob containers



May 5, 1936. 'T. w. mEkE M19956- FITTING FOR CONTAINERS Original 'Filed Ap ril 18, 1927 INVENTOR. Tf/[ODORE IK k/EKE.

ATTORNEYS.

Reissued May 5, 1936 a Re. 19,956

m'rrmc FOR CONTAINERS Theodore w. Rieke, Auburn, Ind, assignor to Rieke Metal Products Corporation, a corporation of Indiana Original No. 1,748,923, dated February 25, 1930,

Serial No.,184,562, April 18, 1927. Reissue No. 19,351, dated October 23, '1934, Serial No. 716,204, April 17, 1934. This application for reissue September 19, 1935, Serial No. 41,306

18 Claims. (Cl. 220-39) This invention relates to improvements in fittings for containers, for example, as barrels made of sheet metal, and the object of the improvement is to construct and apply a hung ring to the sheet metal head or wall of a container so that it will be held from turning, and to apply an anchor member in conjunction with the bung ring to the metallichead or wall of the container, whereby the bung, for closing the container, may

. be secured from being turned by applying a sealing device of ordinary structure to the bung and said anchor member. Another object of the improvement is to afford an anchoring device in conjunction with a bung ring fixture so formed as to be sightly, and which will not obstruct operations in applying and removing the hung from the fixture or in handling the container. A further object is to apply to the bung fixture of a container an anchor member for connection of a sealing device to secure the bung from turning, which member may be made and applied economically. The invention contemplates the provision of an efficient sealing device for the bung of a container, whereby the bung may be secured by a. seal in approximately the position it reaches when completely closed, and thus obviate the necessity of lacing of the seal wires.

These objects are accomplished by the. construction illustrated in the accompanying drawing, in which:--- Fig. 1 is a plan view of a construction embodying the invention, parts being broken away;

Fig. 2 is an elevation projected from Fig. l, a portion being in cross-section; and

Fig. 3 is a cross section of the anchor member as it is formed preliminary to being applied to the bung fixture.

The characters appearing inthe description refer to parts shown in the drawing anddesignated'thereon by corresponding characters.

The bung fixture comprises an internally threaded ring I having an external flange 2 the outer perimeter of which is escalloped and is enveloped in an embossment 8 made in the metallic sheet 4 that forms the head or wall of a container. The embossment has an opening 5- therein that is concentric with the bung ring I and through which the threaded end 6 of the bung 1 extends into said ring. Also, the outer perimeter of said embossment is pressed intoconformity with the escalloped flange 2 of the bung ring, by means of suitable dies so that turning of the ring in said embossment is thereby prevented. The top of the embossment overlaps the top of the bung ring I and forms an annular seat 8, there being a gasket 9 interposed between said seat and the flange ID on the bung. The embossment 3 has also an inwardly extending annular crimp II that extends beneath the flange 2 of the bung ring, and in which crimp is secured the inner 5 perimeter" of an anchor ring I! that is superimposed upon the sheet 4 and encompasses said embossment.

The anchor ring I! has a bead l3 forming its outer perimeter, which head has a series of perfo- 10 rations It made therein, and the internal flange l5 of said ring is initially arched, as shown in Fig. 3, so that the opening ii of the ring is of such diameter" as will admit of the ring being placed over the embossment 3 onto the sheet 4. The ring is applied to said embossment preliminary to the formation of the crimp ii therein, and the flange l5 of the ring is flattened simultaneously with the operation in which the crimp II is formed and the embossment is compressed about the bung ring. The flattening of thefiange 15 causes the inner perimeter thereof to bear forcefully against the escalloped outer wall of the embossment and partake of the. irregular formation of the outer wall of the embossment. In this manner the anchor ring is fixedly secured in the crimp and is prevented from having turning movement.

The bung ring and the anchor ring are held fixed in connection with the embossment, and relative. turning movement thereof is prevented. The bung I is provided with a perforated laterally extending lug l1, and a wire I8 is introduced through the perforated lug and through onev of the openings M in the head I! of the anchor ring, so thatwhen a seal I9 is applied in'the customary manner to the ends of the wire, the bung will be secured from being turned.

In utilizing the invention the bung is screwed into the bung ring and tightened therein by 40 forcibly turning the bung. The seal wire is then introduced through the perforated lug l1 and one of openings II in the head." that is nearest the outer end of the lug, after which the seal is applied in the customary manner. As there are numerous perforations in the bead, and as the bead completely encompasses the path of the perforated lug as the bung is turned in the ring, the seal wire may be applied so as to make a short 50 coupling therewithv between the bead and the lug. In this manner the practice of lacing the a gasket 9 may be inserted between the top of a the ring and the overlying portion of the embossment at the time of establishing the ring in the embossment. While the inner perimeter of the flange l5 of the anchor ring is described as partaking of the irregular formation of the wall of the embossment, if preferred, the inner perimeter or said flange may be initially escalloped and bent upwardly at an angle to. facilitate applying the ring on the embossment and more firmly attaching the ring in connection with the embossment.

What I claim is:

l. A fitting for a sheet metal container, an annular'embossment having a central opening therein and an escalloped outer perimeter, formed in the head or wall of the container; an internally threaded bung ring having an external flange, the outer perimeter of which flange is escalloped and has interlocking relation with the escalloped perimeter of said embossment, an anchor member consisting of a metallic ring having a perforated annular bead'and a flange extending inwardly therefrom and having interlocking relation with said embossment, said embossment having permanent clamping relation with the inner periphery of the anchor member and the external flange oi said bung ring; a bung having a perforated lug in threaded relation. with the bung ring; and a seal for securing said lug and anchor member whereby said bung is prevented from being turned.

2. In combination with asheet metal container, an annular embossment iormed in the head or wall of said container, and having an aperture therein concentric therewith; a bung ring secured in said embossment; an anchor member encompassing said embossment, said bung ring and anchor member having interlocking relation with said embossment and clamping the wall of said embossment therebetween whereby turning movement of said ring and member relative to said embossment is prevented, a bung entending through said aperture and having threaded relation withsaid bung ring; and a sealing device for connecting the bung and the anchor member operable to prevent turning movement of the bung.

3. In combination with the wall of a sheet metal container, an apertured embossment formed in said wall; a bung ring having a flange positioned in said embossment; and an anchor member encompassing said embossment, said ring and anchor member having interlocking relation with said embossment and clamping the wall ofsaid embossment therebetween whereby turning movement of said ring and member is prevented.

4. In combination with the wall of a sheet metal container, an apertured embossment in said wall; a hung ring having a flange interlocked in said embossment; and an annular anchor member encompassing said embossment, which member has an outer marginal perforated bead and an inwardly extending flange, which flange is -initially arched and positioned in place about said embossment and subsequently flattened whereby said flange is locked in place upon said emboss ment.

5. In combination with the wall of a sheet metal container, an apertured embossment formed in said wall, a bung ring having a flange positioned in said embossment, said ring having an external non-circular periphery and an internal thread, and an apertured anchor member encompassing saidembossment and having a non-circular inner periphery when finally mounted, said ring and anchor member having an interlocking relation with said embossment and clamping the wall of said embossment therebetween whereby turning movement of said ring and member relative to the embossment is prevented.

' 6. In combination with the wall of a sheet metal container, an apertured embossment formed in said wall, a bung ring having a flange positioned in said embossment, said ring having an external non-circular periphery and an internal thread, an apertured anchor member encompassing said embossment and having a noncircular inner periphery when finally 'mounted, said ring and anchor member having an interlocking relation with said-embossment and clamping the wall of said embossment therebetween whereby turning movement of said' 'ring and member relative'to the embossment is prevented, said anchor member including an outwardly and laterally projecting portion including an aperture, a hung having a laterally projecting portion including an aperture, and a seal for securing said bung and member together through said aperture whereby said bung is prevented from being turned.

7. In combination with the wall of a sheet metal container, an apertured embossment formed in said wall, a bung ring having a flange positioned in said embossment, said ring having an .ex-

ternal non-circular periphery and an internal thread, an apertured anchor member encompassing said embossment and having a non circular,

inner periphery when flnally'mounted, said ring and anchor member having an interlocking relation with said embossment and clamping the wall of said embossment therebetween whereby.

an aperture, and a seal for securing said bung and anchor member together through said apertures whereby said bung is prevented from being turned,

the laterally projecting portion of the anchor member being of peripheral character and including a plurality of apertures peripherally spaced for selective association of the seal.

3. In combination with the wall of a sheet metal container, an apertured embossment formed in said wall, a bung ring having a flange positioned in said embossment, said ring having an external non-circular periphery and an internal thread, an apertured anchor member encompassing said embossment and having a non-circular inner periphery when finally mounted, said ring and anchor member having an interlocking relation with said embossment and clamping the wall of said embossment therebetween whereby turning movement of said ring and member relative to the embossment is, prevented, said anchor member intogether through said apertures whereby said bung is prevented from being turned, and a gasket operatively positioned between the laterally projecting portion of the plug and the ring and bearing on the embossment between the plug and the ring. I

9. In combination with the wall of a sheet metal container, an apertured embossment formed-in said wall, a bung ring having a flange positioned in said embossment, said ring having an external non-circular periphery and an internal thread, an apertured anchor member encompassing said embossment and having a non-circular inner periphery when finally mounted, said ring and anchor memberhaving an interlocking relation with said embossment and clamping the wall of said embossment therebetween whereby turning movement of said ring and member relative to the embossment is prevented, said anchor member including an outwardly and laterally projecting portion including .an aperture, a bung havin'g a laterally projecting portion including an aperture, a seal for securing said bung and anchor member together through said apertureswhereby saidbung is prevented from being turned, and

a gasket operatively positioned between the laterally projecting portion of the plug and the ring and bearing on the embossment between the plug and the ring, said laterally projecting portion of the anchor member including a plurality of apertures peripherally spaced for selective association.

with the seal.

10. In combination with the wall ofa sheet meta1 container, an apertured embossment formed in said wall, a bung ring having a flange positioned in said embossment, said ring having an external non-circular periphery and an internal thread,

an apertured anchor member encompassing said.

embossment and having a non-circular inner periphery when finally mounted, said ring and anchor member having an interlocking relation with said embossment and clamping the wall of said embossment therebetween whereby turning movement of said ring and member relative to the embossment is prevented, said anchor member including an'outwardly and laterally projecting por tion including an aperture, a bung having a lat= erally projecting portion including an aperture,

, a seal, and wire means associated with the apertured portion of the plug and anchor member and sealed by said seal for securing said bung and anchor member together whereby said bung is prevented from being turned.

11. In combination with the wall of a sheet metal container, an apertured embossment formed in said wall, said embossment including a-tubular portion and an inwardly directed centrally apertured flange, said tubular portion including a reversely curved formation in cross-section, providing an inner groove and an outer groove, the later being adjacent the plate, abung ring having a flange positioned in the inner groove of said embossment, said ring having an external non-circular periphery and an internal thread, an apertured anchor member encompassing said embossing and having a non-circular inner periphery when finally mounted and seatable in the outer groove, said ring and anchor member having an interlocking relation with said embossment and clamping the wall of said embossment therebetween whereby turning movement of said ring and member relative to the embossment is'prevented, said anchor member including an outwardly and laterally projecting portion including an aperture, a bung having a laterally projecting portion including an aperture, a seal, and .wire' means associated with an apertured portion of the plug and anchor member and sealed by said seal for securing said bung and anchor member together whereby said bung is prevented from being turned.

12. In combination with the wall of a sheet metal container, an apertured embossment formed in said wall, said embossment including a tubular portion and an inwardly directed centrally apertured flange, said tubular portion including a reversely curved formation in crosssection, providing an inner groove and an outer groove, the latter being adjacent the plate, a bung ring having a flange positioned in the inner groove of said embossment, said ring having an external non-circular periphery and an internal thread, an apertured anchor member encompassing said embossment and having a nonsaid embossment and clamping the wall of saide'mbossment therebetween whereby turning movement of said ring and member relative to 'the embossment is prevented, said anchor member including an outwardly and laterally projecting portion including an aperture, a bung having a laterally projecting portion including an aper-- ture, a seal, and wire means associated with the apertured portion of the plug and anchor member and sealed by said seal for securing said bung and anchor member together whereby said bung is prevented from being turned.

. 13. In combination with the wall of a sheet metal container, an apertured embossment formed in said wall, said embossment including a tubular portion and aninwardly directed centrally apertured flange, said tubular portion including a reversely curved formation in crosssection, providing an inner groove and an outer groove, the latter being adjacent the plate, a bung ring having a flange positioned in the inner groove 01' said embossment, said ring having an external non-circular peripheryand an internal thread. an apertured anchor member encompassing said embossment and having a nonecircular inner periphery when finally mounted, said anchor member having a portion lying parallel to and immediately adjacent the plate and in contact therewith, immediately adjacent the embossment, and seatable in the outer groove, saidring and anchor member having an interlocking relation with said embossment and clamping the wall of said embossment therebetween whereby turning movement of said ring and member relative to the embossment is prevented, said anchor member including an outwardly and laterally projecting portion including an aperture, a hung having a.

laterally projecting portion including an aperture, a seal, and wire means associated with the apertured portion of the plug and anchor member and sealed by said seal for securing said bung and tion of the embossment forming the grooves said bung and said sealring having perforations 5 circular embossment formed in the sheetsurfor the reception of a seal. rounding said opening and concentric therewith, 17. A bung fitting for a container formed of the wall of said embossment adjacent its top sheet metal' and having an opening therein, a being escalloped; a bung ring having an external circular embo'ssment formed in the metallic sheet flange at one end, the outer periphery of said surrounding said opening and overhanging the m flange being escalloped and having interlocking adjacent face of said sheet, said embossment relation with the escalloped wall of saidemforming an annular pocket with an irregular or bossment when said ring is in place; a seal ring escalloped outer periphery; a hung ring having having an internal flange encompassing said eman external flange enveloped by and having inbossment, and fixedly secured thereto when the terlocking relation with said embossment; a seal 15 embossment is clinched upon the flange of said ring encompassing said embossment, its inner bung ring; and a bung threaded in said bung portion having a, flange that is clinched in place ring and having closing relation with said openbetween the overhanging wall of said embossing, there being perforations in said bung and ment and the face of the sheet of which the 21 seal ring for the reception of a seal whereby container is formed; and a bung threaded in said turning movement of the bung is prevented. bung ring and having closing relation with said 16. A bung fitting for a. container formed of opening, said bung and seal ring being so formedsheet metal and having an opening therein, a as to have applied thereto a seal whereby the circular embossment formed in the sheet surbung is prevented from being turned.

25 rounding said opening, the wall of said er'nboss- 18. A bung fitting for a sheet metal container 25 ment adjacent its top being escalloped; a bung having an opening therein, an envelope formed ring having an external flange at one end shaped in the wall of the container about said opening, to fit into and have interlocking relation with which envelope overhangs that portion of said said embossment, the wall of said embossment wall adjacent thereto; a hung ring having an being clinched upon said flange so as to overexternal flange that is immovably secured in said 30' whereby turning movement of said ring and member is prevented. v

15. A bung fitting for a container formed of sheet metal and having'an opening therein, a

hang. the adjacent face of the sheet of. which the container is formed; aseal ring having an internal flange around its inner margin, which,

is secured about the embossment by the over hanging wall thereof, the flange of said seal ring being conformed to the escalloped wall; and a bung threaded in said bung ring and having closing relation with said opening, the head of envelope; and a seal anchor clinched in fixed connection with the container between the overhanging envelope and adjacent face of said wall.

' THEODORE W. RIEKE.

DI$OLAIMER Re. l9,9 56.-Theod0re W. Rieke, Auburn, Ind. Frrrnve FOR CONTAINERS. Patent dated May 5, 1936.

Disclaimer filed January 14, 1939, by the assignee,

Ricks Metal Products Corporation. v I Hereby enters this disclaimer to c1ain1s15, 16, 17, and 18 of said specification. [Qflicial GazettaFebmary' 7, 1939.]

tion of the embossment forming the grooves said bung and said sealring having perforations 5 circular embossment formed in the sheetsurfor the reception of a seal. rounding said opening and concentric therewith, 17. A bung fitting for a container formed of the wall of said embossment adjacent its top sheet metal' and having an opening therein, a being escalloped; a bung ring having an external circular embo'ssment formed in the metallic sheet flange at one end, the outer periphery of said surrounding said opening and overhanging the m flange being escalloped and having interlocking adjacent face of said sheet, said embossment relation with the escalloped wall of saidemforming an annular pocket with an irregular or bossment when said ring is in place; a seal ring escalloped outer periphery; a hung ring having having an internal flange encompassing said eman external flange enveloped by and having inbossment, and fixedly secured thereto when the terlocking relation with said embossment; a seal 15 embossment is clinched upon the flange of said ring encompassing said embossment, its inner bung ring; and a bung threaded in said bung portion having a, flange that is clinched in place ring and having closing relation with said openbetween the overhanging wall of said embossing, there being perforations in said bung and ment and the face of the sheet of which the 21 seal ring for the reception of a seal whereby container is formed; and a bung threaded in said turning movement of the bung is prevented. bung ring and having closing relation with said 16. A bung fitting for a. container formed of opening, said bung and seal ring being so formedsheet metal and having an opening therein, a as to have applied thereto a seal whereby the circular embossment formed in the sheet surbung is prevented from being turned.

25 rounding said opening, the wall of said er'nboss- 18. A bung fitting for a sheet metal container 25 ment adjacent its top being escalloped; a bung having an opening therein, an envelope formed ring having an external flange at one end shaped in the wall of the container about said opening, to fit into and have interlocking relation with which envelope overhangs that portion of said said embossment, the wall of said embossment wall adjacent thereto; a hung ring having an being clinched upon said flange so as to overexternal flange that is immovably secured in said 30' whereby turning movement of said ring and member is prevented. v

15. A bung fitting for a container formed of sheet metal and having'an opening therein, a

hang. the adjacent face of the sheet of. which the container is formed; aseal ring having an internal flange around its inner margin, which,

is secured about the embossment by the over hanging wall thereof, the flange of said seal ring being conformed to the escalloped wall; and a bung threaded in said bung ring and having closing relation with said opening, the head of envelope; and a seal anchor clinched in fixed connection with the container between the overhanging envelope and adjacent face of said wall.

' THEODORE W. RIEKE.

DI$OLAIMER Re. l9,9 56.-Theod0re W. Rieke, Auburn, Ind. Frrrnve FOR CONTAINERS. Patent dated May 5, 1936.

Disclaimer filed January 14, 1939, by the assignee,

Ricks Metal Products Corporation. v I Hereby enters this disclaimer to c1ain1s15, 16, 17, and 18 of said specification. [Qflicial GazettaFebmary' 7, 1939.] 

